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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a SLS Manufacturing Engineer (Build Strategy Lead) (Level 4 or 5) for the Exploration Upper Stage to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The selected Build Strategy Lead will be the primary point of contact for day to day collaboration with the IPT (Integrated Production Team) leadership team, reporting to the Production Engineering Leadership Team.
As a part of Boeing’s Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) organization, the SLS Production Engineering team is focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on the Space Launch System (SLS) program. With team members in New Orleans, LA, Huntsville, AL, and Kennedy Space Center, FL, we are connected to NASA’s missions, delivering both astronauts and cargo to low-earth orbit, the lunar surface, and beyond. For an exceptional candidate, this role provides the opportunity to shape the future of space launch, through leading the Build Strategy and Architecture for the program elements.
Position Responsibilities:
Leads Significant Build Strategy changes across the Program elements as a result of constraints, changes in business strategy, design changes, and other Program-directed changes
Creates, supports and evaluates trade studies for multiple, flexible, build options
Collaborates with volume Integrators and Manufacturing and Industrial engineers on daily constraint driven build plan changes, and overall improvements to future build architecture
Identifies, drives and guides implementation of innovations and enterprise best practices into the build
Ensures compliance with safety standards and promotes first-pass quality in build plan decisions
Assesses and validates Risk Mitigation & Opportunity Capture for implementation into the overall long range build strategy
Supported by the Manufacturing Engineering and Integrated Product Teams
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
8+ years of experience in engineering design or manufacturing engineering
2+ years of experience working with NASA programs
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Safety Sensitive Statement:
This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay and Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $126,650 - $171,350
Lead (Level 5) Summary pay range: $154,700 - $209,300
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 23, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
